Parlatype AlternativesAudio Transcription Tools and other similar apps like Parlatype

Parlatype is described as 'Minimal audio player for manual speech transcription, written for the GNOME desktop environment. It plays audio sources to transcribe them in your favourite text application' and is a audio transcription tool in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Parlatype for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Parlatype alternative is TalkNotes.tech. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Audapolis or Whisper for Aegisub. Other great apps like Parlatype are Otter.ai, Memo AI, Express Scribe and Laxis.

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  1. TalkNotes.tech icon

    TalkNotes.tech

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    TalkNotes turns audio into structured notes, todos, flashcards, and transcripts using AI transcription in 100+ languages. Automatically capture lectures, meetings, or any speech into actionable text, ensuring tasks never get lost, with user-friendly accessibility for everyone.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • TalkNotes.tech is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Parlatype.

    • TalkNotes.tech is the most popular commercial alternative to Parlatype.

    • TalkNotes.tech is Paid and ProprietaryParlatype is Free and Open Source
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    Audapolis

     13 likes

    audapolis aims to make the workflow for spoken-word-heavy media editing easier, faster and more accessible.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Audapolis is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Parlatype.

    • Audapolis is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Parlatype.

    • Audapolis is Free and Open SourceParlatype is also Free and Open Source
    • Audapolis is Privacy focusedParlatype is not according to our users
  4. Whisper for Aegisub icon

    Whisper for Aegisub

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    Fully local, easy-to-use AI transcription tool based on OpenAI Whisper. Transcribe audio & video offline with high accuracy and without uploading or sharing your media data.

    25 Whisper for Aegisub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    whisper4aegisub - a Whisper AI plugin for Aegisub
     
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    Otter.ai

    An intelligent note-taking solution that records, transcribes, and shares English voice conversations. Otter.ai is versatile for meetings, lectures, journalist interviews, offering features like speaker ID, inline photos, playbac...

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    Otter.ai

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    An intelligent note-taking solution that records, transcribes, and shares English voice conversations. Otter.ai is versatile for meetings, lectures, journalist interviews, offering features like speaker ID, inline photos, playback with word highlighting, calendar integration, and easy group collaboration.

    122 Otter.ai alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Otter.ai is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Parlatype.

    • Otter.ai is Freemium and ProprietaryParlatype is Free and Open Source
    • Otter.ai is CustomizableParlatype is not according to our users
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    Express Scribe

     9 likes

    Express Scribe transcription software and audio player specifically designed for typists. Featuring foot pedal control, variable speed, speech to text engine and support for a number of audio formats.

    75 Express Scribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Laxis icon

    Laxis

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    Empowers sales teams by automating lead generation with access to over 700M contacts, managing customer interactions, offering AI-driven outreach strategies, updating CRM, and providing personalized coaching to close deals efficiently.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Cloud Platform
    • Google Workspace
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    oTranscribe

     16 likes

    No more switching between Quicktime and Word. Pause, rewind and fast-forward without taking your hands off the keyboard. Interactive timestamps to navigate through your transcript with. Automatically saved to your browser's storage every...

    87 oTranscribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. AudioPen icon

    AudioPen

     1 like

    Transforms voice into neat, summarized text, eliminating fillers. Features advanced paid options like writing style customization, length control, and note export for enhanced journaling and content creation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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    Notah AI

     2 likes

    AI executive assistant that records Google Meet, Zoom, Teams, Webex; transcribes and makes instant summaries: decisions, action items, minutes, smart titles. Search/tag, jump to quotes, export/share.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    Ai summarization
     
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    Letterly

     6 likes

    Letterly is a mobile app that converts any speech to clear and well-structured text. It's more than just a transcription. With the help of AI, you can transform your voice into structured notes, catchy social media posts, readable meeting summaries, formal emails and much more

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Convert any speech tp cleat and structured text
     
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